Al Thakhira
| Al Thakhira الذخيره |
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 Al Thakhira
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| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Khor |
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| • Total | 13,511 |
Al Thakhira (also spelled Al Dakhira) is a village on the coast of the Al Khor municipality in Qatar, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of the city of Al Khor. The area is home to Al Dakhira Nature Reserve, an island with mangroves, and a beach.[1]
History
J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf gives an account of Al Thakhira in 1908:
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A village on the east coast of Qatar, situated on a khor or inlet of the same name about 30 miles north of Doha, and consisting of about 300 houses of the Mahandah (Al Muhannadi) tribe. The people are all pearl-divers, following no other occupation except fishing and owning no flocks or herds. Fifteen pearl boats [manned by 180 men], two other sea-going boats of the mushuwah type and five fishing boats are owned at Dhakhira. Transport animals are 10 camels. Drinking water is from Lubwairdah, 2 miles to the north-west.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Population |
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| 1986[3] | 1,891 |
| 1997[4] | 7,863 |
| 2004[5] | 13,511 |
Sports
Al Thakhira has its own amateur football league.[6] In 2005, Al Thakhira FC was formed and has competed in the QFA-sanctioned Qatar Amateur League since 2013.[6]
Education
The follows school(s) are located in Al Thakhira:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
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| Az Zakhriya Primary Girls School | Independent | Primary | Female-only | N/A | [7] |
| Az Zakhriya Model Boys School | Independent | Primary | Male-only | N/A | [7] |
References
- ↑ Natural Landmarks, Qatar Tourism Authority
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Capital: Al Khor City
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